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Introduction To Breastfeeding And The Role Of The Occupational Therapy Practitioner
September 25, 2024
The anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding mothers and infants, the essentials of proper positioning, and what to do when there are challenges will be introduced in this course. In addition, this cou... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Developmental Care And Feeding Of Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
July 12, 2023
This course will describe the OT role in early assessment and treatment of the infant born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. We will discuss unique challenges of feeding , developmental, sensory and... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Overview of Prematurity and Associated Conditions
May 7, 2023
An introduction to prematurity and co-occurring problems and diagnoses will be provided in this course. The outcomes associated with early experiences and short-term and long-term complications are di... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Feeding Development: What Is Typical?
April 3, 2023
An introduction to multiple factors associated with feeding development, including a review of typical milestones is reviewed in this course. A summary of conditions that can disrupt the normal proces... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Adolescent Eating Disorders and Occupational Therapy Podcast
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May 26, 2022
Common eating disorders that occur among adolescents, their functional impacts, and ways occupational therapy practitioners can support young people and their families experiencing eating disorders wi... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Feeding and Swallowing Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Feeding and Nutrition Interventions for Children on the Autism Spectrum
March 19, 2021
This course reviews the feeding behaviors and habits of children with autism, as well as the brain/gut relationship and nutritional implications for feeding. Participants will be instructed on how to... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Supporting Infants With Visual Impairment With Feeding
February 12, 2020
We will discuss the developmental characteristics of children with visual impairments and specifically how these children develop trust in the feeding relationship. Strategies for breast and bottle fe... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics Vision
Developing in the NICU: Stress Cues & Strategies for Infant Feeding, Part 3
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February 7, 2020
This introductory course identifies stress with infant oral feeding and strategies to address common feeding delays. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Crumbs as a Tool in Pediatric Feeding Transitions
December 1, 2019
This practical course will describe the use of crumbs as a bridge to sensory and motor transitions in feeding therapy to support the clinician and family. The goal with crumbs is child success and com... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Anxious Eaters and Anxious Mealtimes
November 26, 2019
This practical webinar will identify who are anxious eaters and outline sensitive and systematic ways to support these worried eaters and their families in mealtime peace and expanding diets. The appr... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Collaboration of OT and RD in the Treatment of Infants and Toddlers in the Pediatric Clinical Setting
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May 22, 2019
This course reviews how professional relationships are essential in the pediatric clinical setting for successful patient outcomes. Occupational therapists and registered dietitians can together ident... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Tools to Promote Healthy Eating Patterns in OT Clients
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December 5, 2018
This course will focus on how nutrition is addressed in the OT Practice Framework and how to apply evidence-based nutrition resources to your OT practice. Examples will be provided on how to utilize t... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Neurological and Physical Disabilities
20Q: Adaptive Equipment Pioneer
June 13, 2018
Fred Sammons is one of the early pioneers in occupational therapy. He has been an occupational therapist for over 60 years. During that time, he has been an innovator in designing. manufacturing, and... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Feeding and Swallowing Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Professional Issues
Prematurity: Diagnosis and Related Conditions
May 7, 2018
This course provides an introduction to prematurity and co-occurring problems and diagnoses. The outcomes associated with early experiences, short-term complications, and long-term complications are d... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Typical Feeding Development: An Overview
May 1, 2018
This course provides an introduction to multiple factors associated with feeding development and includes a review of typical milestones. A summary of conditions that can disrupt the normal process ar... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Parental Concerns and Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Looking at the Sensory Side of Things
January 15, 2018
Parents often seek out feeding therapy services for their child due to sensory-based feeding difficulties. It is important to be cognizant of the nature behind these sensory-based issues and be able t... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Overview
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November 13, 2017
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of pediatric feeding disorders and how behavior analysts and occupational therapists can have similar goals in the treatment of the disorder. Poten... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Cleft Lip and Palate: Supporting Oral Feeding from Birth through Palatoplasty, presented in partnership with Cincinnati Children's
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February 21, 2017
What is a cleft and how does it occur? A cleft is a result of failure of fusion during embryonic development of the face. It can be caused by both genetic interactions as well as exogenous factors whi... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Interventions for the Co-Occupation of Feeding: Considerations for the Experienced Clinician
February 12, 2014
One of my objectives today is to talk about the role of occupational therapy on multidisciplinary teams. I want view this through a top-down approach. It will help us identify our role in being occupa... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Opportunities for OT in breastfeeding promotion: environmental & contextual interventions
January 2, 2014
I am very excited to share with you my interest in breastfeeding promotion and the role and opportunities for OT. My own interest evolved from my clinical practice in the NICU and early intervention s... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics